Calylophus hartwegii
Sundrops, Desert Sundrops
Description
This low-growing perennial grows 2' x 3' and has woody stems with bright green leaves. It produces large, lemon yellow flowers that are up to 4" across and bloom spring through summer.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.